Mexico · HORSES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 horse riding worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride a rescued horse through Yucatan jungle, learn Mayan plant lore, and cool off in a cenote near Cancun or Playa del Carmen.
“It was a great experience. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Loved riding the horse and learning more about the Mayan culture/history. The cenote swim was the perfect way to end our adventure!”
Ride from Cabo’s cactus desert to a white-sand beach, spot whales and dolphins, then sample tequila with hotel pickup included.
“Reyes was a great guide, the ride was beautiful! Through the desert, along the ocean, we were well taken care of. The pictures were top notch and we bought those too! Highly recommend!”
Review of Cancun’s 4-in-1 jungle tour with ATV, horseback riding, ziplines, cenote swim, lunch, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“I will have to say that this adventure was okay but it was soooooooo tame. This is set up to get you in and out ASAP. The horse back riding is beyond lame. You so slow around a football field more or less and it is so slow that the photograph can out run you to get up ahead of you to take pictures. The Cenote is private and it's okay but the water is super cloudy. The quads were slow and mine broke down before we could even take off. They take you out a mile and circle that course 3 times and bring you back. The zip lines…”
Ride Cabo’s desert trails by ATV, follow a white-sand shoreline on horseback, and sample tequila, with hotel pickup and clear extra fees.
“Went during hurricane Norma so we couldn't do any water experiences. This was the next best option. Very friendly and professional.”
Review of Cancun’s Mayan Jungle Rush tour with ziplines, ATVs, cenote swim, horseback riding, lunch, tequila, costs, and tips.
“Wonderful from start to finish… way exceeded expectations (even after reading all the good reviews).”
Review of Cancun’s Extreme Horses Adventure with horseback riding, ATVs, ziplines, a Mayan cenote, tequila tasting, and hotel pickup.
“Overall this excursion was fun and family friendly. If you are an adrenaline junky then this may not be for you. It was spaced out well, fun for the family, and the tequila tasting & backstory was interesting. Only suggestion I have is I wish they would have kept my family together more and got pictures of us as a whole family especially when selling the package of pictures. We bought them all but would have liked more of all of us together.”
Ride through Coyote Canyon near San Miguel de Allende, cross the river, climb dramatic cliffs, and enjoy an organic Mexican ranch meal.
“One of the best days of my life! I LOVE horses and horseback riding and this was a magical experience. Our guide, Federico, was amazing and made us feel super comfortable - i loved it! My mom was super nervous about it because it was her first time and she didn't enjoy it as much because the trail can get intense but i loved it and would highly recommend for the nature/animal lovers!”
Ride from a Baja ranch through cactus country to the Pacific near Cabo, with hotel transport, gentle horses, and important timing and fee details.
“The communication about pickup and transport was good. Unfortunate for us our ride was very long from the south side of Cabo. This is not a complaint about the adventure, only an observation. We were picked up at 11am and got back to the resort about 4:30pm. The van was comfortable. When we arrived at 12:30 we were met by smiles who gave us a brief introductory to the horses. The ride was about an hour and it was beautiful scenery. One of the gentlemen rode around the area on an ATV and would meet the group to take photos of us in various locations. At the end of the…”
Ride calm horses through the Sierra Madre, hike to a waterfall, and enjoy fajitas, tortillas, tequila, and transport from Puerto Vallarta.
“A relaxed, scenic, and shady ride along a riverbed on calm and well-taken care of horses. The waterfall was beautiful, even in the dry season. Lunch was great too, as was the tequila tasting!”
Ride a shared UТV through Baja canyons, take a horseback ride, soar on sky bikes, and visit Migrino Beach near Cabo.
“We had a great time on the ATVs and Horses. I do recommend that Viator update their description to include the extra charges so people aren’t surprised to pay more fees when they arrive. They charge for the entry fee (which is stated in description) but they ALSO charge you $35 fee pp for riding ATVs or give you the option to do a $500 temporary hold on a Credit Card in case of any damages to the vehicle.”
Review of Rancho Xotolar’s six-hour horseback ride near San Miguel de Allende, with ranch life, canyon trails, homemade lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Go horseback riding and enjoy a window into a vanishing way of life in Mexico on this ranch which has been in the family for 70 years. We do this for fun and a change of pace from city life, but the trails we cover were once the only way for this family to get provisions, go to church or visit a novia. A cobblestone road has paved the way for vehicles to replace the work that horses and donkeys used to do. You will be chauffeured from your pick up location in San Miguel and back home again after the adventure. Once you pay, Viator will provide you with…”
Ride ATVs, horses, and sky bikes near Cabo on a three-hour Migriño adventure with transport, gear, guides, and tequila tasting.
“The activities were very fun and the staff at Cactus Tours were great! The amenities very good and currently being made even better.”
Ride through rural Puerto Vallarta, swim with a horse when river conditions allow, taste boutique tequila, make salsa, and enjoy BBQ with margaritas.
“Fabrizio and Valeria were wonderful hosts along with the other workers who rode horses with us and kept us safe. They were polite, competent, and understood horses!The lunch was delicious and the tequila tasting was very professional and excellent. The resort where we had lunch way exceeded my expectations. It was absolutely beautiful. We rode through a river and the whole day was delightful. The horses are healthy and we took breaks. They were very gentle and well trained.Highly recommend this experience..”
Ride through Sayulita’s jungle to a black-sand beach, then enjoy tequila tasting, photos, and a possible sunset gallop.
“Great afternoon riding beautiful horses! Amazing pictures! Great job, Rancho Mi Chula and the guys! Don’t miss the tequila tasting!”
Review of Cancun’s jungle tour with ATVs, horseback riding, ziplines, cenote swimming, lunch, tequila tasting, and hotel pickup.
“Lovely day trip We enjoyed everything The ATV are old but the travk is so much fun The cenotes are excellent”
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